Doomed Confessionary: Christos, Foivos, Eleni & George (Tempted?)
Photo credits: Jim Siametis
Tempted? is a grunge rock quartet from in Ioannina, Greece. Founded in 2023, the band consists of Christos Kiskinis (vocals, guitar), Foivos Megas (guitar, backing vocals), Eleni Koilakou (bass, backing vocals), and George Raptis (drums).
Their live shows have drawn strong support from local audiences, helping them build a dedicated fanbase. In Autumn 2025, after two and a half years of activity, they decided that their songs had reached the level they wanted, so they began recording them. Following their debut single »For You Only«, out in October 2025, the band continues to record more songs, which will be released in the near future.
Can you please say a few words about your band?
Tempted? is a four-piece grunge rock band formed in Ioannina, Greece, in April 2023. The band consists of Christos Kiskinis on vocals and rhythm guitar (also a member of Spellbound), Eleni Koilakou on bass and backing vocals (also known from Schizodolls, Ask Tomorrow and Modern Therapy), George Raptis on drums (also a member of Sliver and former member of Lioneye), and Phoebus Megas on lead guitar and backing vocals (also playing in Mojave Sky and Ask Tomorrow).
All four members share a strong passion for songwriting and creating original music. From the very beginning, the band started building a setlist consisting mainly of original songs, while also performing covers from bands they admire, such as Mad Season and Alice In Chains, always adding their own interpretation.
What was the biggest challenge for the band?
One of the biggest challenges has been balancing the band with our everyday lives. We all have our own jobs, responsibilities and other commitments, so finding time to rehearse, write music and organize shows isn’t always easy. Despite that, we always try to stay consistent and keep the band moving forward.
What can you be most proud of so far?
What we’re most proud of is building our own sound and releasing our debut single »For You Only« in 2025. In a relatively short time we managed to write original material, play live shows and share the stage with great bands from the Greek scene. Seeing people respond positively to our music has been the most rewarding part so far.
What was your biggest regret?
Probably that we didn’t push ourselves to play more live shows. There were a few opportunities we couldn’t take or had to cancel because of schedules and other responsibilities. Looking back, we would definitely try to be on stage more often.
What was the best concert/tour so far and why?
Playing with Puta Volcano was definitely a special moment for us, since they are a band we really respect and admire. However, the shows we’ve played at Thymomeno Portreto in Ioannina are always the most memorable. Every time we play there it feels like a gathering of friends, with familiar faces in the crowd and a very warm, intimate atmosphere.
What was the biggest surprise on the music scene for you?
One of the biggest surprises for us has been how strong and active the underground rock scene in Greece actually is. There are many great bands with original ideas and a lot of passion behind what they do. It’s inspiring to see so many musicians creating and supporting each other despite the difficulties.
What is currently in your heavy musical rotation?
Lately we’ve been listening to a lot of bands that influenced us, like Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Seether and Foo Fighters. At the same time, we also listen to bands from the Greek scene like Planet Of Zeus, Nightstalker, Puta Volcano and Void Droid.
What was the best advice you’ve ever been given as a musician?
Probably to work as much as you can on your music and always stand behind what you create
Can you say something more about the current music scene in Ioannina?
The music scene in Ioannina has grown a lot in recent years, with many new bands emerging and more venues hosting live shows. The competition is rising, and bigger bands often give opportunities to the smaller ones.
Where can we see you live this year (concerts/tours)?
At the moment the only confirmed show for this year is our live performance in Athens on March 21. Due to various commitments we won’t be able to schedule many concerts this year. Instead, we’re focusing more on writing and recording new songs that we’re planning to release soon.
What are your plans for the future as a band?
Our main focus right now is to keep writing and recording new music. We’re currently working on more songs that we plan to release in the near future. At the same time, we want to keep playing live whenever possible and continue growing our audience.
How can people best support your band?
The best way to support us is by listening to our music, sharing it and coming to our live shows. Following us on social media and spreading the word about the band also helps a lot. And of course… buying a t-shirt wouldn’t be a bad idea either. 😀
Do you have any message for your listeners?
Thank you for listening and supporting our music. It really means a lot to us to see people connecting with what we create. Keep supporting underground bands and we hope to see you at a show soon.
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well